The lesser Wilfred's mouse (Juliomys pictipes ) is a species of South American rodents of the family Cricetidae. It was first described by Wilfred H. Osgood under the name Thomasomys pictipes, then into the genus Wilfredomys, and now known as Juliomys pictipes. The lesser Wilfred's mouse is endemic to northeastern Argentina and southeastern Brazil. Its physical appearance ranges from dark brown to light orange coloration and the typical size is small to medium. This species is arboreal, spending most of its time trees and living in the local forests at altitudes from sea level to 2000 m. Currently, this species is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, but, threats include livestock farming, ranching, and wood harvesting.
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TerrestrialTerrestrial animals are animals that live predominantly or entirely on land (e.g., cats, ants, snails), as compared with aquatic animals, which liv...
Among animals, viviparity is the development of the embryo inside the body of the parent. The term 'viviparity' and its adjective form 'viviparous'...
Arboreal locomotion is the locomotion of animals in trees. In habitats in which trees are present, animals have evolved to move in them. Some anima...
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starts withThis animal is considered to be small to medium sized Sigmodontinae rodents. They are dark-brown to light-orange brown. Other characteristics include having long soft fur with a brownish ochraceous dorsum. This small-bodied animal is a pentalophodont with a tail longer than its head and body. Juliomys pictipes have short, broad feet with 6 plantar pads. In addition, the skull has identifying features including having a short rostrum and rounded braincase. Another diagnostic characteristic is the presence of an open slit in the suture between the frontal bones. Lastly, its karyotype has 2n = 36, FN = 34.
The species is arboreal. A baby of this species is often called a pinkie, kitten or pup. The females are called doe and males are called buck. Groups of this species are called a nest, colony, harvest, horde or mischief.
